Jun. 14, 2013

With Climate Change, No Happy Clams

Carbon emissions are slowly acidifying ocean waters, forcing marine life to adapt. Oysters and other shellfish, for example, may have a harder time building their shells, according to NOAA's Richard Feely. At Quilcene, Washington's Taylor Shellfish Hatchery, research director Benoit Eudeline says he's already seeing those effects.

Produced by Christopher Intagliata, Senior Producer

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Benoit EudelineHatchery production and research directorTaylor Shellfish FarmsQuilcene, Washington